Britain's Great War

Long Shadow

David Reynolds traces the legacy of the Great War across 100 years and 10 different countries, examining how the war haunted a generation and shaped t

2014

Walking Through History

Tony Robinson goes for a walk through some of Britain's beautiful and historic landscapes.

2013

The Last Voices of WWI - A Generation Lost

Horrors of World War I are relived as last survivors tell their tales in this new series. A unique and harrowing six-part documentary series featurin

2011

The Real Dad's Army

Using witness testimony, archive and archaeological evidence, this three-part series reveals the untold story of the preparations to defend World War

2006

Britain's Big Wildlife Revival

Britain's Big Wildlife Revival brings together some of the BBC's most respected wildlife experts to highlight the plight of Britain's most at-risk ani

2013

Jet! When Britain Ruled the Skies

Series which celebrates an unlikely story of outstanding British aviation achievement at a time of national austerity, the breathtaking planes that we

2012

The Battleships

The story of how the Battleship was used and not used as the ultimate weapon of war during its day up to its demise.

2002

World War I: The Great War

HISTORY is proud to present the definitive collection of documentary programs on World War One. Experience the world-changing events from the birth of

2009

The Struggles for Poland

This 9-episodes documentary series extensively examines the history of Poland in the 20th Century, telling the story through archival films, newsreels

1987

Vintage Roads

Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison get behind the wheel of the 1936-designed Morgan 4/4 and set out on a series of road trips along some of Britain

2018

Fifties Features - The Women behind the Pictures

A three part series about women working in the British film industry during the 1950s.

1986

Impossible Peace

Two world wars tore the heart out of the twentieth century. Between these two tragedies was an age that nostalgia views enthusiastically – a time of j

2018

Great British Buildings: Restoration of the Year

Kevin McCloud and Dr Anna Keay explore the UK's most incredible restorations of historic buildings of 2016

2017

Brits Who Made The Modern World

The three-part series tells the story of British architects Richard Rogers, Norman Foster, Nicholas Grimshaw, Michael Hopkins and Terry Farrell.

2008

Abroad Again in Britain

Jonathan Meades gives a personal perspective of British history.

2005

Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain

Andrew Marr's The Making of Modern Britain is a 2009 BBC documentary television series presented by Andrew Marr that covers the period of British hist

2009

The Great War: The Complete History of World War I

A comprehensive program that examines the events of World War I year by year, highlighting significant technological developments that ultimately brou

2006

The Great War

2014

Lenny's Britain

Comedian Lenny Henry sets out on a journey to discover what makes us laugh and what role humour plays in our lives

2007

Secret Britain

Exploring the hidden corners of the UK in search of the best the countryside has to offer.

2010